Ex-Irish global Shay Given has actually exposed Jack Grealish’s saucy action after being alerted about the wintry reception awaiting him when England play Ireland.

The Three Lions travel to Dublin for the very first time given that June 2015 as they satisfy in a UEFA Nations League component at the Aviva Stadium on Saturday.

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It likewise marks interim England manager Lee Carsley’s very first video game in charge as he wants to install a case regarding why his function must be made irreversible.

Interestingly, Carsley made 40 looks for Ireland throughout his playing days.

But Carsley isn’t the only figure within England’s set-up who has actually worn an Irish t-shirt.

Grealish, born in Birmingham however with Irish heritage, represented Ireland at under-17, under-18 and under-21 levels however decreased a number of call-ups to bet the senior group.

The forward’s consistent rebuffs triggered speculation he will change his global obligations, which Grealish later on validated in September 2015.

The 28-year-old has actually gone on to include 36 times for England, consisting of a look at the 2022 World Cup.

Star midfielder Declan Rice is another who made the switch, having actually played 3 video games for Ireland’s senior group before promising his future to England in Feburary 2019.

With 3 previous Irish figures now in the English camp, Given alerted the trio to anticipate a hostile environment on Saturday.

“Lee won’t be expecting anything else other than a volatile reception with his team because it’s our biggest rival,” Given told The Sun.

“It’s going to be a fiery atmosphere, that’s for sure. It’s crazy how the stars have aligned that his first game is Ireland away.

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“I don’t imagine Lee will be doing a lap of honour after the game! He knows what he’s walking into.

“Rice and Grealish are two brilliant players who were both wearing the green of Ireland at one point.

“I’m sure they’ll be in for a bit of a reception as well.”

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Given also revealed he had been in contact with Grealish ahead of Saturday’s fixture.

Grealish was brought back into the fold by Carsley after he was controversially axed from former England boss Gareth Southgate’s 26-man squad for the Euros.

Given, who played alongside Grealish at Aston Villa, warned the Manchester City star about what to expect from Irish fans inside the Aviva Stadium.

But Grealish’s response summed up how he is feeling ahead of the contest.

“Jack’s back in the squad,” Given said.

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“I texted him jokingly the other day that I hope he’s ready for a nice reception when he gets back to Dublin and I got a few laughing faces back.”

Given will no doubt desire Ireland to have the ultimate victory once the full-time whistle goes on Saturday, with England intending to win on Irish soil for the very first time in 60 years.

England’s last win over Ireland in Dublin began May 24 in 1964 when they went out 3-1 victors in a friendly.

Since then, the intense competitors have actually played out 2 draws while their 1995 clash was deserted due to the Lansdowne Road riot.

However, England are the most current victors in the historical competition having actually beaten Ireland 3-0 in a friendly in November 2020.

England v Ireland head-to-head record

England wins: Six (1-0 in 1946, 5-1 in 1957, 3-1 in 1964, 2-0 in 1980, 2-1 in 1985, 3-0 in 2020)

Ireland wins: Two (2-0 in 1949, 1-0 in 1988)

Draws: Eight

Last time they satisfied: England 3-0 Ireland at Wembley Stadium, November 2020